Regional ecosystem details for 11.8.7
| Regional ecosystem | 11.8.7 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | Of concern |
| Subregion | 10 |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 2000 ha; Remnant 2021 2000 ha |
| Short description | Shrubland to low open forest on Cainozoic igneous rocks |
| Structure code | Shrubland |
| Description | Shrubland, closed scrubland, low woodland to low open forest on Cainozoic igneous rocks. Common species include Acacia aprepta, A. julifera subsp. curvinervia, Corymbia trachyphloia, Eucalyptus exserta, Acacia arbiana, Leptospermum lamellatum and Xanthorrhoea johnsonii. A ground stratum of Cleistochloa subjuncea, Scleria sphacelata or Triodia pungens may be present. Occurs on rocky outcrops on Cainozoic igneous rocks. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 29b). |
| Supplementary description | Butler and Fensham (2008) |
| Protected areas | Minerva Hills NP |
| Special values | 11.8.7: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Eucalyptus sicilifolia. |
| Fire management guidelines | SEASON: Spring to summer after rain, with good soil moisture. INTENSITY: Moderate to high. INTERVAL: 6-15 years. INTERVAL_MIN: 6. INTERVAL_MAX: 15. STRATEGY: This RE will burn when ready with adjacent vegetation. Burn small patches where possible (most are naturally small). Burn when sufficient soil moisture and according to seasonal condition. ISSUES: This heathland requires long enough fire intervals to allow regrowth to a mature structure. Ensure mature shrubland structure persists for many years in between fire events. |
| Comments | 11.8.7: Upper slopes or crests of Tertiary trachytic or rhyolitic peaks of the Peak Range. |
1 Estimated extent is from version 13.1 pre-clearing and 2021 remnant regional ecosystem mapping. Figures are rounded for simplicity. For more precise estimates, including breakdowns by tenure and other themes see remnant vegetation in Queensland.
